Loro Piana uses the rarest Mongolian cashmere; they helped discover baby cashmere. Each baby kid is combed from the fleece before its 12 months; and it can only be collected once. Each kid produces no more than 30 grams of usable fiber. Collecting fleeces takes over one month. Loro Piana focuses on tradition and quality thus, a Loro Piana cashmere t-shirt is $825. But if you love cashmere and quality and are a bit overcome by the price, try J.
The designer collaboration between Manolo Blahnik and J Crew is…and it isn’t. The collab was leaked during #NYFW at J Crew’s show, but a report immediately following quoted Blahnik as saying, “…I had no idea about it!” But WWD reports that, indeed, the capsule collection will be released online and at select J Crew stores under the Blahnik name….but at Blahnik prices (pricing to hover around $600 per pair). For that, you can just get regular Manolos or, better yet,
I caught wind of this J Crew Tillary Tote bag and my dreams of the Celine Shopper Tote were put on hold…for good reason. This bag will be my go-to bag for the summer ~ pictured is the tote in flax canvas, but I’m truly torn between tote in warm sienna leather and canvas stripe (red, white & blue). Take a peek ~ and tell me which one is your favorite?
This week’s look is all about looking festive without looking too cooky or crazy (anyone see Target‘s commercial with the lady in the red jogging suit?!). You likely have the makings of something office-appropriate and just need to add a dash of color to finish it off. Here’s our suggestion: Shopping List: Turtleneck tee ~ Vince ($95) Flair skirt in double-serge wool ~ J Crew ($108) Patent leather pumps ~ Rupert Sanderson ($505) … these are an essential for dressing
It’s that time of year and unless you have a personal tailor, you need to start considering how you’re going to muddle through all of your Holiday functions, affairs and parties looking dapper but not overdone. If you have lots of time then have at it, but if you’re like most of us and just need to get it done then check out: J Crew ~ apparently, the Ludlow is the best affordable option around town (starting point around $350) Bergdorf
Step 1: Put Some Weight On Your friends will be wool, gabardine, cashmere, merino, etc. It’s never cool to look cold with the ladies… This is the coat that you’ll pull out in cold weather to look hot along with your gloves and scarf. We’ve got everything from J Crew to Barbour to Aubin & Wills (they are featuring the double-breasted overcoat which is the power move for winter). Style note: the more snuggly fitting your coat to your body,
So it’s no surprise that we’d show you this awesome chambray blazer with reinforced pockets and cotton/linen woven in Japan. It’s at J Crew and an additional 30% off (using code SHOPNOW) thru Wednesday. You can wear this now, with jeans and khakis, for casual Friday or date night. J Crew Selvedge chambray jacket
J Crew isn’t just for the All-American guy….the picture below has something for everyone. One of the most important features: the vest. J Crew Men’s Spring 2012 What does the vest get you?….. Instant style appeal with the ladies Flexibility to go from office to bar simply by taking off your blazer/suit jacket Street cred because no one likes a wuss! A chance to individualize a pair of jeans and button down shirt (because that’s what all of you wear
We got hold of J Crew’s Fall 2011 Lookbook and while it’s a complete downer to think about fall, this is the world we live in! Designers and retailers are always at least 3 months ahead of where we are…. Style notes: J Crew keep the embellishments to a minimum ♦ the lines are clean and long ♦ the shoes have almond-shaped toe caps ♦ neutrals are still in effect but colors are vibrant and rich ♦ the styling is all
The Lanvin Spring/Summer 2011 Runway collection is now available at Kirna Zabete in SOHO (New York) or online here. The collection has some great items—from dresses and suits to fabulous wedges and ballet flats. The orange Pop Power Suit (which we love!) is already sold out; so hurry up and go check this collection out! Looking for celebrity red-carpet inspiration on how to be fabulous? Check out Mr. Blasberg’s Best-Dressed List: The Cannes Edition. Promise you will enjoy! Prabal Gurung has a
Wrap yourselves up in lightweight scarves this spring! These lightweight versions will give your outfit a put-together look, without the heaviness and bulk of your wool winter versions. Recently named GQ’s ‘Best New Menswear Designer in America’, Alexander Wang designs a menswear collection featuring tracksuit pants and leather shorts! Can’t wait to see it in the fall! Live in denial with us over the unfortunate cool weather and browse Glamour’s Shop-A-Matic, which features 120 pretty spring dresses to get you
Here are our top 3 picks for cool winter down vests to keep you warm…and looking dapper! We cover bargain to high-brow, and in between – our fave is the APC one for it’s outdoorsy coloring, but the uncinched hem on the J Crew is much more manly!!
If you asked 10 women over the age of 30 whether or not they wore shorts, at least 7/10 would say “No”, “I prefer a skirt”, “Of course not”, “I never find any that look good”, “Not unless I’m staying home”…..you get the picture. Most women feel like shorts are for the younger set but, you can bare your legs while looking good too by heeding these key tips (this coming from a woman who would rather sport a summery
411: J Crew • color: bone grey • $39.99 • will look fabulous with standard navy, camel and seersucker!
This one is easy (and essential): a v-neck sweater. Now you may wonder why we are so specific in the advice that it should be a v-neck as opposed to crewneck sweater — simply put, a v-neck creates a more open look and with less stuck to wrap around your neck, you’ll be cooler (in all ways)! The best options for spring v-necks include: J Crew Express Men Gap Barneys Opt for something with at least a splash of color and
J Crew has just kicked off a “20% off all women’s dresses” special — so let’s take advantage of it. There are tons of styles, shapes, colors, and textures but, one of my all-round favorites is this Crinkle dupioni dress ($118.40). Why you ask? the textureof the dupioni lends itself to the informal Saturday grocery run and the slightly more dressy Sunday brunch the drapey shift shape is ideal to cover up imperfections or, with a belt, highlight some assets
Forget trying to hold it together in the middle of the winter blues — for instant chicness, simply belt your coat! A few belt options include: J Crew leather equestrian belt, $29.50 (equestrian brown, approx 1-inch, brass metal ware)..,my favorite! ASOS metal keeper skinny belt, $8.62 (tan, approx 3/4-inch, brass metal ware) J Crew oval buckle belt, $29.50 (multiple colors, approx 1/2-inch, nickle metal ware) Aldo offard skinny belt, $20 (black, approx 1/2-inch, silver metal ware)
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